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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,962.40, 353,943.60 and 161,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,962.40, 353,943.60 and 161,312.80 is: 241,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,962.40 : 353,943.60 = 161,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,962.40/353,943.60 = 161,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,962.40x = 353,943.60 × 161,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,962.40x = 57,095,633,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,095,633,158.08/235,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,969.20

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